Lately I have become obsessed with working out (in a healthy way--I promise). This semester I had an extra credit to fill and picked up a "physical fitness" class. Some days are fun and some days kick my butt. Overall it's been a really good experience and lately I have been filling a lot of my free time with working out.
Working out is best with a buddy and if you don't have a buddy, music works pretty well too. I like weird workout music like Bowling for Soup and Kelly Clarkson...along with others...that's kind of embarrassing...but whatever gets you moving!
Working out is best outside. This winter has been miserable for that. I've been around and around and around that track way too much. It's a smaller track and for one mile, it's 9 laps (that's 27 laps for 3 miles, too much counting). I've tried a couple times outside but I'd say it's gotta be at least 45 degrees before it's an effective outside workout for me.
Working out should have a goal. My goal is to run a mile in 8 minutes or less...I know I know I'm no Usain Bolt but I keep my pace like it's nobody's business. I run a consistent 9 minute mile right now. But the first step is setting a goal and eventually I'll get there.
Working out destroys your hair especially in winter. Does anyone have tips for me to not kill my hair (that doesn't include not showering after I work out)??
Working out is more than running. I really loathe love lunges, abs, and medicine balls. Being fit is an overall healthy lifestyle. That means doing a bunch of different things to get different areas of your body in shape.
Working out puts me in such a good mood...like an endorphin induced good mood. I can't wait to get outside and get running and if you ever need a running buddy give me a call; I'll keep pace if you keep distance!
These are the shoes I run in; don't let the title of the color "soft coral" fool you, these babies are bright!
